Kale + Brussels Sprout Salad w/ Cranberries, Parmesan + Creamy Dressing

Two of the most researched detox-activating vegetables on one plate.

Plus they happen to taste incredible together.

Kale + Brussels sprouts are among the most concentrated dietary sources of glucosinolates — compounds that convert to sulforaphane during digestion + activate Nrf2, simultaneously upregulating Phase II detoxification enzymes + glutathione synthesis (Hodges & Minich, 2015). Eating them raw preserves the myrosinase enzyme required for sulforaphane conversion, making this salad format one of the most effective delivery mechanisms for these compounds. Parmesan contributes sulfur-containing amino acids that serve as direct glutathione precursors, extending Phase II support. Cranberries provide proanthocyanidins that support kidney filtration + the urinary elimination pathway running parallel to hepatic detox. Walnuts add polyphenols that support the colonic microbiome responsible for completing hormonal waste excretion.

Kale + Brussels Sprout Salad

• 2 cups kale, finely shredded

• 2 cups Brussels sprouts, thinly shaved

• 1/3 cup dried cranberries

• 1/4 cup parmesan, shaved or grated

• 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

Creamy Dressing

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 small garlic clove, grated

• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or tahini

• Sea salt + cracked pepper, to taste

Benefits

• Kale + Brussels sprouts → glucosinolates convert to sulforaphane, activating Nrf2 + upregulating Phase II detox enzymes + glutathione synthesis

• Raw preparation → preserves myrosinase enzyme required for sulforaphane conversion

• Parmesan → sulfur amino acids are direct glutathione precursors, extending Phase II detox support

• Cranberries → proanthocyanidins support kidney filtration + urinary elimination pathway

• Walnuts → polyphenols support the colonic microbiome responsible for completing hormonal waste excretion